Playing Electroplankton[edit]
Electroplankton takes advantage of every feature the Nintendo DS has to offer (except for wireless play). With that in mind, you'll find that there are different ways to stimulate and play all the different modes.
For example, Volvoice allows you to record a short sound clip using the Nintendo DS microphone. You can then manipulate the various options in this mode to modify the way that your recorded sound is played back.
Another good example of playing Electroplankton would be the mode Nanocarp. A large number of 'plankton' swim around the screen, and you can stimulate them by creating ripples in the water. Tap in one area to create a ripple, and any 'plankton' caught in its wake will generate a varied sound. Use your hands to clap in specific patterns, and the 'plankton' will swim into different formations. Sometimes forming shapes, pictures, or even animations.
The best way to play Electroplankton is to experiment. Get into a mode, and try out various methods of input. Shout, clap, drag, tap, spin. Try anything, and you'll never know what will happen.
Modes[edit]
Electroplankton boasts 10 different modes of play. These modes generate different patterns of audio and visual stimuli. While a few modes are completely random, there are a few that allow you to create melodies and record sounds. Combining some of these modes can yield some nice sounding results, some in the form of actual songs and/or patterns.
The 10 different modes are:
You'll also find that you can choose between another 2 modes of play when your first start Electroplankton:
- Audience mode simply allows you to view demos of all the different modes. Cycle through the different 'plankton' with the L and R buttons. These demos can also be interacted with in the normal manner creating a hybrid of your composition with the inbuilt demo.
- Performance mode places you in complete control of all the 'plankton'. It is in this mode where you will spend most of your time.
Tips and tricks[edit]
Collaborative Electroplankton[edit]
You might happen to know someone who also owns their own copy of Electroplankton. Try playing it together to see what types of interesting effects and melodies you can create. Connect both systems to an external sound system for a greater experience.
Create bubbles[edit]
Touch or drag anywhere on the title screen or mode selection screen to create bubbles. These bubbles also appear in the top screen.